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This tutorial describes how to download, install and configure such offline maps and themes. | This tutorial describes how to download, install and configure such offline maps and themes. | ||
- | ===== Downloading maps/ | + | ===== Automatic download and installation |
- | First of all you need to download | + | c:geo supports |
- | The following tables provides an overview of some compatible map file sources, where you can download your offline map: | + | ==== Download |
+ | {{anchor:mapsources}} | ||
- | ^ Name ^ Coverage ^Description ^ Compatibility ^ Pricing ^ | + | The following tables provides an overview |
- | |[[https:// | + | |
- | |[[https:// | + | |
- | |[[https:// | + | |
- | The table above does only provide some examples | + | ^ Name ^ Coverage ^Description ^ Remarks ^ Pricing ^ |
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- | ===== Installation ===== | + | ==== Download and install the maps/ |
- | <WRAP center round info 100%> | + | The c:geo map downloader can be started in two ways: |
- | Users reported, that some (vendor) tools used to transfer files between PC and smartphone might corrupt or alter the files during transfer. Therefore we recommend to download all files directly onto your smartphone | + | * From the [[.: |
- | </WRAP> | + | {{ : |
- | ==== Map files ==== | + | * From the [[.: |
+ | {{ : | ||
- | The downloaded offline map file needs to be stored onto your device in a folder of your choice. If the downloaded file is compressed ('' | ||
- | If you want to install several | + | After opening the map downloader you can choose from what source |
- | {{:en:offlinemap_mapfile_location.jpg? | + | {{ :en:offlinemap_downloader_2.png? |
- | For this tutorial, let us assume you stored the map file(s) | + | For this example we use " |
- | ==== Themes ==== | + | The top level list is usually sorted by coarse geographical regions (typically: continents) and get more specific on each lower level. Tap on the magnifier icon to open the desired list/region and see its contents. If you finally found the map file you want to install, simply tap on the disc icon next to it to start the download process. |
- | If you (optionally) also downloaded a theme file for your offline map, you need to store it onto your device it in addition to the map files. | + | {{: |
- | Typically the downloaded theme is compressed ('' | + | <WRAP center round important 100%> |
+ | Downloading a map can cause high network traffic! Make sure you use a Wifi or other non-metered network before starting | ||
+ | </ | ||
- | All of the resulting folders and files need to be stored below a folder of your choice on your device. | + | Confirm |
- | {{:en:offlinemap_themefile_location.jpg? | + | {{ :en:offlinemap_downloader_4.png? |
- | For this tutorial, let us assume you stored | + | The download itself is performed in the background by the download manager of your device. When the transfer is complete, the file is transfered |
- | ===== Configuration ===== | + | <WRAP center round info 100%> |
+ | Best is to keep c:geo active during the download, so that after the download is completed c:Geo can directly take over the downloaded map. | ||
+ | </ | ||
- | Once you finished storing the map files (and optionally themes) onto your device, you need to configure c:geo to use the correct directories for finding the maps/themes. | + | {{:en: |
- | You will find the corresponding settings in c:geo Menu -> Settings -> Map. A detailed description of this setting menu can be found [[.mainmenu: | + | If the downloaded |
- | At the beginning the related settings will be empty: | + | {{ :en: |
- | {{ : | + | This is all you need to do. The downloaded map (and optionally the downloaded theme) will automatically be selected to be used for your map view. |
- | In this menu you need to select the directory, where you have stored | + | In case you need more than one offline map you can repeat |
- | Sticking to our example above you need to configure the following directories here: | + | |
- | ^ Menu item ^ Setting ^ | + | |
- | |Directory with offline maps|/ | + | |
- | |Map Themes Directory|/ | + | |
- | To select these folders simply click on the related menu item. c:geo will then automatically scan your folders trying to find the map files and offer the corresponding directory to be selected. If the list already contains the correct directory you can directly select it, if your map/theme directory is not listed you have to click the '' | + | ==== Check on updates for downloaded maps ==== |
+ | You can also use the map downloader to check for regular updates of your already downloaded maps and themes. Just open the map downloader as described in the chapter above. | ||
- | {{ : | + | Tap on the button '' |
- | <WRAP center round tip 100%> | + | {{ : |
- | On some devices finding the right folder might be frustrating, | + | |
- | Due to the many different implementations depending on vendor and device configuration, | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | If you select '' | + | The downloader |
+ | {{ : | ||
- | The following pictures show two different typical file explorers and visualize the steps needed to browse and select your map folder according to our example. For setting up the theme folder the steps are identical, but you need to select the themes folder instead. | + | {{ : |
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- | {{ : | ||
- | Staying in our example the directory configuration should be shown look like this in the menu at the end: | ||
- | {{ : | + | Once the update has been downloaded you will be asked, whether you want to overwrite the existing (older) map or rename the downloaded map. Usually you may want to replace the old map, therefore you should select '' |
- | Now you are ready to use your map files (and themes) with c:geo. | + | {{ :en: |
+ | You need to repeat the process for each map/theme you would like to update. | ||
- | ===== Usage ===== | + | ===== Usage of offline maps ===== |
- | <WRAP center round important 100%> | + | |
- | After adding new maps/themes to the configured directories a restart of c:geo is needed to recognize the added files. | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | ==== Using the map file ==== | ||
- | If you correctly configured the directories, | + | ==== Selecting |
- | {{: | + | c:geo will show all downloaded offline map files in the map selection menu on your (live) map and you can use it to change between your installed offline maps. |
- | {{ : | + | |
+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | You can also use c:geo Menu -> Settings -> Map and tap on '' | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
Once selected c:geo will continuously use this map file to render your map instead of using the online maps. | Once selected c:geo will continuously use this map file to render your map instead of using the online maps. | ||
- | ==== Using the theme ==== | + | ==== Selecting a theme ==== |
After selecting the offline map file to be used, you can assign the theme, which shall be used to render the map. | After selecting the offline map file to be used, you can assign the theme, which shall be used to render the map. | ||
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This can be done in the menu of the (live) map using the menu option '' | This can be done in the menu of the (live) map using the menu option '' | ||
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- | ===== Advanced theme options | + | ==== Advanced theme options ==== |
If you installed a theme, you can adjust and configure the visibility of certain map elements according to your need. You can find the related option in the (live) map menu under '' | If you installed a theme, you can adjust and configure the visibility of certain map elements according to your need. You can find the related option in the (live) map menu under '' | ||
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+ | ==== Hillshading ==== | ||
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+ | Hillshading is a technique for creating topographic relief maps by adding a lighting effect to the map to indicate changes in elevation. Sloped will be darkened/ | ||
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+ | === How to use hillshading in c:geo? === | ||
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+ | Hillshading is available only with offline maps. To use it configure a folder containing the hilldshading definition files in " | ||
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+ | === Where to get hillshading files? === | ||
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+ | Multiple sources exist for hillshading files with different coverage and resolution. The files are required in " | ||
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+ | Most sources offer them by degree-coverage with popular sizes being 1" (1x1°, resolution of 30m) and 3" (3x3°, resolution 90m). | ||
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+ | Sources: | ||
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+ | ^ URL ^ Coverage | ||
+ | | https:// | ||
+ | | http:// | ||
+ | | http:// | ||
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+ | === Hillshading and custom themes === | ||
+ | Hillshading requires support by the map theme. If you placed the files correctly but are not seeing any hillshading it might be due to your map theme. Switch to c:geos " | ||
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+ | If that's the case please use another map theme or contact your map themes author to support hillshading. | ||
===== Further reading on offline maps ===== | ===== Further reading on offline maps ===== |